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U.S. Sues S&P Over Pre-Crisis Mortgage Ratings

The U.S. government has accused Standard & Poor's of inflating ratings on mortgage investments to boost its bottom line, taking aim at a key player in the run-up to the financial crisis. Eric Holder made the announcement in Washington Tuesday. (Feb. 5)